Job Description

Faculty Member in Pediatrics – General Medicine Practice

Batterjee Medical College is seeking a qualified and experienced Faculty Member in Pediatrics to join the General Medicine Program. This role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical and academic teaching, supporting student development, and contributing to research and community engagement in line with accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Clinical Education

• Deliver Pediatrics lectures, clinical teaching sessions, and tutorials to medical students
  
• Facilitate bedside teaching, case-based discussions, and clinical skills training
  
• Cover core areas including:
  • General Pediatrics
    
  • Neonatology (as applicable)
    
  • Growth & Development
    
  • Pediatric diseases and clinical management
    
• Apply integrated teaching approaches (CBL/PBL)
  
• Utilize LMS (Blackboard) and digital teaching tools
  
• Prepare and administer assessments (e.g., ExamSoft)
  
• Maintain accurate academic records (attendance, evaluations, reports)
  

Student Support & Development

• Provide academic advising and clinical mentoring
  
• Support students in developing clinical reasoning and patient-centered care
  
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback
  

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Conduct and publish research in Pediatrics or related fields
  
• Participate in academic conferences and research initiatives
  
• Contribute to the research culture within the program
  

Academic Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with academic policies and accreditation standards (e.g., NCAAA)
  
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement
  
• Prepare course and program reports
  

Collaboration & Engagement

• Participate in academic committees and departmental meetings
  
• Collaborate with clinical departments and healthcare partners
  
  
  

Requirements

• MBBS with specialization in Pediatrics (MD / Arab Board / equivalent)
  
• PhD (if applicable) is an advantage
  
• Experience in teaching Pediatrics in a medical college or clinical training environment
  
• Clinical experience in hospital settings is required
  
• Familiarity with integrated curriculum and modern teaching approaches
  
• Experience with LMS (Blackboard) and digital teaching tools
  

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical and academic expertise in Pediatrics
  
• Excellent teaching and communication skills
  
• Ability to integrate theory with clinical practice
  
• Student-centered and patient-focused approach
  
• Commitment to academic quality and continuous development